Sr. Director, Distribution & Logistic Ops

Imperial Dade•Jersey City, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, we serve customers in many business-to-business market segments, including restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and cruise lines. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves as a mission-critical partner to more than 120,000 customers through our footprint of 130+ branches. All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Dade and not a personal email address. Imperial Dade has a Sr. Director, Distribution & Logistics Operations in Jersey City, NJ, available! Join a strong and continuously evolving group, helping to continue to grow our business. If you’re eager for your next challenge, Imperial Dade is a great place to take that next step.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive operations or warehouse management experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role with large teams or multi-site responsibility.
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, or equivalent experience is required.
Strong experience with WM and ERP systems, and business tools (Microsoft Office and BI platforms).

Nice To Haves

Experience with process improvement or Six Sigma Certification is a big plus.
Union environment experience is strongly preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the development of the annual operating plan; manage annual budgets, KPI targets, weekly performance reviews, and operational adjustments.
Lead safety, security, and regulatory compliance initiatives for inspections required by all Federal, State, and local guidelines; host local, state, and federal inspections, including DOT, OSHA, FDA, and DEP.
Partner with Branch Managers and Regional leadership to resolve customer and vendor service issues.
Collaborate with the Sales team to align products and services with customer needs.
Mentor and develop team members through coaching, performance management, and career development planning.
Ensure coaching and corrective actions are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures.